Blacktail Deer Plateau Not without you

Koda's heart almost exploded when Kesuk laid her sweet head against his chest. He rested his chin atop her head and just savored holding his love so close. He'd been longing for this moment for a long time, and now that it was finally happening he didn't want to let it go.

She pulled away and met his yellow eyes with her loving gaze. "I'm just happy you're back," he told her, pulling her back in for another embrace. "I'm so sorry I let you go," he said, choking back tears. "I missed you so much."